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Training Tuesday: Our Ultra Off Season Jan 07, 2026

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With both of us having an “Ultra Focus” this off season, but starting with totally different fitness levels, this is what it will look like from a training perspective.

Episode 578: The Final Q&A of 2025 Jan 01, 2026

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We close out our podcast year the best way we know how: Q&A sesh!

Episode 577: All We Really Want for Christmas Dec 26, 2025

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When we look back a year from now, these are the race results and training blocks that will make us happy men in 2026!

Episode 576: Speedgoat & Clifton Alternatives Dec 20, 2025

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A few episodes ago, we mentioned how the Hoka Speedgoat and Clifton just aren’t working for us like they used to and so many of you reached out to confirm your same experience. So, today we’re giving you eighteen alternative shoe options to consider!

Training Tuesday: 2025 Year In Review Dec 18, 2025

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We, but mostly Brakken, talk about our year of training, racing, and also what next year might look like!

Episode 574: You Only Get Three! Dec 13, 2025

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We pick three shoes, three training locations, and three pieces of gear/clothing for each major race type: 5k/10k, Half Marathon/Marathon, and Ultramarathons.

Training Tuesday: Why Ultras are the Best Race Distance(s) Dec 10, 2025

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The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what Ultramarathon fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!

Episode 572: Mary Martin - Race Director Dec 05, 2025

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Mary Martin is the race director of the Standhope Ultra Challenge in Idaho: a race built for women, parents, and the next generation of mountain athletes.

Training Tuesday: Why the Half Marathon/Marathon is the Best Distance! Dec 03, 2025

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The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what HM / Marathon fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!

Training Tuesday: Why the 5k / 10k is the Best Distance Nov 28, 2025

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The training, the current Pro scene, the race itself, and what 5k / 10k fitness allows you to do makes these the best race distances!